The Princeton, Hastings Sunrise
23 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver25 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend The Princeton on Powell Street in Hastings Sunrise, and many describe it as a dive bar. One patron calls it cosy and friendly, with meat draws, karaoke and live bands. Commenters praise the food, naming the poutine and the clubhouse sandwich. One commenter doubts the wing deal is special.
Address
The Princeton Pub & Grill, 1901 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1J2, Canada
At a glance
- Known for
- Dive bar, Food
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to The Princeton, Hastings Sunrise, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Thespritz00 in r/askvan · Mar 2026
Suggests this Powell pub as an answer to the dive-with-food question.
- Caveatu/DoughnutOk1929 in r/askvan · Mar 2026value
Doubts the wing deal is special, calling it typical pricing.
- Recommendsu/tishpickle in r/askvan · Aug 2025ambience
Listed among spots similar in feel to Jackalopes.
- Recommendsu/bcdoesit in r/askvan · Mar 2026
Calls the Princeton an authentic, local neighbourhood dive.
- Recommendsu/BlinkinButtHoleCake in r/askvan · Dec 2025ambience
Calls it a good dive with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Shot_Policy_4110 in r/askvan · Mar 2026
Calls it decent and groups it with the other spots listed.
- Recommendsu/ralyks69 in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Argues it counts as a true dive and rates it highly.
- Recommendsu/Kooriki in r/askvan · Aug 2025ambience
Named on the commenter's list of genuine dive bars.
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- Recommendsu/_sweetleaf_ in r/vancouver · Jan 2024ambience
Likes this cozy, friendly spot with meat draws, karaoke, bands and train views.
- Recommendsu/ExocetC3I in r/vancouver · Jan 2024ambience
Misses this old-school local from their past neighbourhood, with bingo, trivia and live music.
- Recommendsu/Mint600 in r/askvan · Mar 2025ambience
Calls it more legion vibes but a good time.
- Recommendsu/Stuck_On_The_Seawall in r/askvan · Feb 2026ambience
Likes it because it has pool tables that make it easy to join in and meet people.
- Recommendsu/PhatPhotoFace in r/askvan · Nov 2026
Suggests the Princeton as a spot for chatting.
- Recommendsu/Iwanabarockstar in r/askvan · Apr 2026
Approves of the parent's list; agreement only.
- Recommendsu/lulumalkovich in r/askvan · Apr 2026
Simply agrees the parent's list is excellent; counted via the parent.
- Recommendsu/seawest_lowlife in r/askvan · Mar 2026taste
Praises the poutine there as excellent.
- Recommendsu/Electronic-Twist756 in r/askvan · Feb 2026
Reports a positive personal outcome there years ago and agrees it may be a good spot.
- Recommendsu/aaadmiral in r/askvan · Jul 2024
Suggests it as a bar option, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Lowerlameland in r/askvan · Jul 2024
Suggested as a place to try for a dive-bar vibe.
- Recommendsu/hemaruka in r/askvan · Jan 2026
Suggests it as a dive bar option to finish the night.
- Recommendsu/GMRealTalk in r/vancouver · Jan 2024
Included in a short list of Hastings Sunrise pubs.
- Recommendsu/ubiquitous_apostle in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Suggested as an option in reply to the request.
- Recommendsu/furrymacaroni in r/askvan · Mar 2026taste
Says the clubhouse sandwich there is delicious.
- Recommendsu/sorry-excuseme-sorry in r/askvan · Nov 2025
Names The Princeton as its answer to the bar question, with enthusiasm.
- Caveatu/xannapdf in r/askvan · Aug 2025ambience
Feels it lacks the charm they want.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.